stashua123 Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 EDIT: Already being discussed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoChickens Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 already being discussed here. http://www.KICentral.com/forums/index.php/topic/31281-cedar-fair-pickers-scour-europe-for-vintage-amusement-park-rides/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stashua123 Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Oh sorry..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WindingSon Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 That's pretty funny. Wonder if there was an uninformed associate who told them that or just uninformed guests. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magenta Lizard Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 I noticed that line and wondered about it too. Too funny! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Italian Job 2005 Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Apparently it was true(?). My Grandma (who was coincidently in the park the same day as me with some cousins) went to the front of the line and asked the associate working there and he said that Tower Drinks was the only one selling them. I'm not sure what was up with that. It doesn't seem logical to say they "ran out" of souvenir cups at the other food stands. Not logical at all. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBEASTunchained Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Well that was strange..... One of th Diamondback ride ops at the entrance of the ride was wearing about 4 different Islands of Adventures and USO pins on his Cedar Fair polo.... For a moment, I didn't understand what park I was at! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electricsun Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 On Friday, when I was at Tower Drinks for water, a woman came up saying she had been at several other food stands and no one had souvenir cups. I don't understand why the other stands don't have them. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magenta Lizard Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 I do know they've run out of the blue 2015 ones and have been selling the purple 2014 ones (with a 2015 sticker/barcode on them I guess). I guess maybe to condense what they have left of those before they get a new supply, they might have started selling them only in one place. That is if they are getting a new supply and not just planning on selling them until they're out of stock and saying "forget it" for the rest of the season (pushing daily drink bands instead possibly). It is getting pretty late in the season, I would think, for the souvenir cup to be /that/ good of a deal for the purchaser. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick_Plummer Posted August 9, 2015 Author Share Posted August 9, 2015 At the park today, currently in line for Banshee. Idk if this has gotten to the media yet but I was waiting in line for Boo Blasters and the lights turned on and an announcement came saying that the ride is currently down because someone jumped out of the ride. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick_Plummer Posted August 9, 2015 Author Share Posted August 9, 2015 Sorry for the double post, he was not injured but he was escorted out of the park 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterOhio Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Just saw two people who know how to make Woodstock gliders work. Because they were able to snap. And able to hit their cars together haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldiesmann Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 I seriously hope people don't start trying to make the gliders bump into one another. If that sort of snapping becomes a trend, expect the park to quickly decide that snapping is no longer permitted. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDMC01 Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Adding to the discussion of the souvenir cups being sold in one place, I did notice that Hank's Back Porch (the bar across from Adventure Express) was out of souvenir cups as the man in front of me tried to buy one. Also, I had a fantastic day. Started in the waterpark with minimal waits on my favorite water slides, then did Diamondback, Bat, Gliders, visited the Petting Farm, Vortex, 5:00 Cirque, Banshee, and ended the day was a 5-ride marathon on The Bat! Finally, I noticed Beast's line was pretty long today (like, to the lower queue). EDIT: I forgot to mention, I got plenty of exercise as I hiked from Bat all the way to Soak City lockers to eat lunch (I got Subway). 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark6495 Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 I went on Friday; and for some strange reason, Tower Drinks had a ridiculously long line. I asked a guest why they were waiting there and they said that apparently that was the only place that sold Souvenir Cups. Really. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk That's pretty funny. Wonder if there was an uninformed associate who told them that or just uninformed guests. Apparently it was true(?). My Grandma (who was coincidently in the park the same day as me with some cousins) went to the front of the line and asked the associate working there and he said that Tower Drinks was the only one selling them. I'm not sure what was up with that. It doesn't seem logical to say they "ran out" of souvenir cups at the other food stands. Not logical at all. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk On Saturday (8/1) the park was completely sold out of cups except for the stand out in front of the gate. We walked around from 10-12 trying to find a cup till we were told to leave the park and get one outside (it was the purple one with the 2015 bar code). When we were in the water park, I was purchasing food at the hot dog stand when a sup had mentioned to a worker that they just delivered cups to the subway but didnt expect them to be there for more than a few minutes.... I do know they've run out of the blue 2015 ones and have been selling the purple 2014 ones (with a 2015 sticker/barcode on them I guess). I guess maybe to condense what they have left of those before they get a new supply, they might have started selling them only in one place. That is if they are getting a new supply and not just planning on selling them until they're out of stock and saying "forget it" for the rest of the season (pushing daily drink bands instead possibly). It is getting pretty late in the season, I would think, for the souvenir cup to be /that/ good of a deal for the purchaser. We went yesterday with some family from out of town. They wanted to buy a drink band but were not allowed to because they can only be purchased online (thats what they were told). So they had to buy a souvenir cup and then were given green Saturday bands. The workers at every booth did not scan the cups but looked for the green bands. A guy in front of us said he lost his and they gave him a new one (and free refills)..... The cups are still a good deal because 2 pops would be $10, so even for my out of town family 2 souvenir cups for $30 (without gold discount) was a better deal than buying 3 drinks for 2 meals since they were able to refill them as they wanted... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 There is a lesson here. Don't be so quick to discount what others say. It may just be right. Sometimes, it is we who are "uninformed," not the guests or associates. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark6495 Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 100% agreed. I really do love the park but man some things are really starting to pile up that make it hard to enjoy the park (the lack of a floral clock, the smoking sections located right on the walkway versus just off of the walk way, the lack of shadey spots to sit and enjoy the park (there are a few left but some of these are turned into smoking sections), running out of souvenir cups, slow food lines, rude/poor customer service, the locker fiasco, Dinosaurs sort of Alive, the prices of food and drinks, lack of paint on Racer, the disrepair of other ride parts-lights etc). Yet the park takes steps forward in other areas like the refurbishment of Shake Rattle and Roll (which looks great), the Gliders and the other new Planet Snoopy ride, the petting zoo in PS, the relative "cheapness" of buying a season pass and food pass and the amount of memories that allows for my son and I to make. Maybe Im just being overly picky. Maybe its comparing it to Disney. Maybe Im just starting to wonder what Im getting for my money... We will probably renew for next year as its a cheap summer experience for my family.... 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 "Familiarity breeds contempt." Frequent visits make it easier to see flaws. If you went to Disney as often.... Also, you are making incredible memories for the kiddo. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Italian Job 2005 Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 If they're not scanning the cups' barcodes, people could just waltz in with their Souvenir Cup from last year and slap a piece of paper that says 2015 on it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WindingSon Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 There are ways they could improve. Every park could improve. Disney perfection comes at a Disney price. This is only half-true. The only barrier for me not visiting the park more is my location. Any closer and I'd have the dining plan. As long as the price is right and the thrills keep flowing, I'll probably keep coming back. I'm lucky to have had good luck when it comes to food lines and customer service. Let's hope that improves, since talk is cheap. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 I live 8-11 hours away, depending on traffic. I've been five visits this year. I live 17 miles from SFA. Not once. And that's fine. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WindingSon Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Curious, why the long drive for KI? Or do you travel the same amount to others just as much? Also, KI is quite literally the closest amusement park to me. Just a bit over a 2 hour drive. Second closest is only a few minutes difference. That's Indiana Beach. Never been. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 I've also been to Alabama Adventure, Lake Winnie, the Kentucky Kingdom gate, and Six Flags Over Georgia this year. A visit to Kings Island can be and is combined with many other things. If things go well, I need to get to Six Flags New England and Dorney Park this year. And maybe Disneyland/Six Flags Magic Mountain. And Camden Park. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WindingSon Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 You have a way of making someone feel jealous. Not accusing you of bragging. That's awesome. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 This is a very slow year for me. Work happens, most of it local this year. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gforce1994 Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Just saw two people who know how to make Woodstock gliders work. Because they were able to snap. And able to hit their cars together haha That was a fluke occurrence. I know because I was on the ride at the time and the people were from CP, and they were being taught how to snap. They did not expect to encounter the repeated swinging motion after the ride was completed. It was not a "hit" but a minor bump. That occasionally happens with Bisch-Rocco models as the Carowinds glider had several bumps on media day. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark6495 Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 "Familiarity breeds contempt." Frequent visits make it easier to see flaws. If you went to Disney as often.... Also, you are making incredible memories for the kiddo. Terpy you have no idea. I was beyond proud of the things mini-shark has accomplished this year. This year he rode the mini-whip (and broke into tears causing the ride to stop, but he rode it), he rode the bumper cars for the first time (backwards in a circle but now has figured out how to make them go into straight lines), went to the water park, and so much more. These memories are honestly worth 10x the amount that we pay for the passes and food. And you are right familiarity does breed contempt. I have been more in the past 2 years than I have been in the last 10. I see the flaws but go because of the memories and it really is a treasure to have so close.. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterfanatic83 Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 100% agreed. I really do love the park but man some things are really starting to pile up that make it hard to enjoy the park (the lack of a floral clock, the smoking sections located right on the walkway versus just off of the walk way, the lack of shadey spots to sit and enjoy the park (there are a few left but some of these are turned into smoking sections), running out of souvenir cups, slow food lines, rude/poor customer service, the locker fiasco, Dinosaurs sort of Alive, the prices of food and drinks, lack of paint on Racer, the disrepair of other ride parts-lights etc). Yet the park takes steps forward in other areas like the refurbishment of Shake Rattle and Roll (which looks great), the Gliders and the other new Planet Snoopy ride, the petting zoo in PS, the relative "cheapness" of buying a season pass and food pass and the amount of memories that allows for my son and I to make. Maybe Im just being overly picky. Maybe its comparing it to Disney. Maybe Im just starting to wonder what Im getting for my money... We will probably renew for next year as its a cheap summer experience for my family.... I completely agree with this. The last few times I have been down to Kings Island, I have noticed so many things that seem like an easy fix. Dinosaurs Alive!, food service, cleanliness, Boo Blasters, etc... It feels that the park has almost stopped caring and is just coasting until the end of daily operation, even though I know it isn't true. It feels like there is just a general lack of intention about things. Being at Cedar Point earlier this week only made it stand out to me how many little things at Kings Island could be changed for the better. Put smoking sections away from the rest of the park. Touch up paint and lights. Put love and intention and pride into the park. I do hope that all of these things aren't the case. Like Terp said, familiarity breeds contempt. But I am familiar with a couple of parks, and something about my "home park" seems off to me this season. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gforce1994 Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 100% agreed. I really do love the park but man some things are really starting to pile up that make it hard to enjoy the park (the lack of a floral clock, the smoking sections located right on the walkway versus just off of the walk way, the lack of shadey spots to sit and enjoy the park (there are a few left but some of these are turned into smoking sections), running out of souvenir cups, slow food lines, rude/poor customer service, the locker fiasco, Dinosaurs sort of Alive, the prices of food and drinks, lack of paint on Racer, the disrepair of other ride parts-lights etc). Yet the park takes steps forward in other areas like the refurbishment of Shake Rattle and Roll (which looks great), the Gliders and the other new Planet Snoopy ride, the petting zoo in PS, the relative "cheapness" of buying a season pass and food pass and the amount of memories that allows for my son and I to make. Maybe Im just being overly picky. Maybe its comparing it to Disney. Maybe Im just starting to wonder what Im getting for my money... We will probably renew for next year as its a cheap summer experience for my family.... I completely agree with this. The last few times I have been down to Kings Island, I have noticed so many things that seem like an easy fix. Dinosaurs Alive!, food service, cleanliness, Boo Blasters, etc... It feels that the park has almost stopped caring and is just coasting until the end of daily operation, even though I know it isn't true. It feels like there is just a general lack of intention about things.Being at Cedar Point earlier this week only made it stand out to me how many little things at Kings Island could be changed for the better. Put smoking sections away from the rest of the park. Touch up paint and lights. Put love and intention and pride into the park. I do hope that all of these things aren't the case. Like Terp said, familiarity breeds contempt. But I am familiar with a couple of parks, and something about my "home park" seems off to me this season. There are growing pains with any park moving from a large tourist destination into a internationally known park. KI has done a great job on upkeep this year, but I'll admit, some of the food services are lagging. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gforce1994 Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 100% agreed. I really do love the park but man some things are really starting to pile up that make it hard to enjoy the park (the lack of a floral clock, the smoking sections located right on the walkway versus just off of the walk way, the lack of shadey spots to sit and enjoy the park (there are a few left but some of these are turned into smoking sections), running out of souvenir cups, slow food lines, rude/poor customer service, the locker fiasco, Dinosaurs sort of Alive, the prices of food and drinks, lack of paint on Racer, the disrepair of other ride parts-lights etc). Yet the park takes steps forward in other areas like the refurbishment of Shake Rattle and Roll (which looks great), the Gliders and the other new Planet Snoopy ride, the petting zoo in PS, the relative "cheapness" of buying a season pass and food pass and the amount of memories that allows for my son and I to make. Maybe Im just being overly picky. Maybe its comparing it to Disney. Maybe Im just starting to wonder what Im getting for my money... We will probably renew for next year as its a cheap summer experience for my family.... I completely agree with this. The last few times I have been down to Kings Island, I have noticed so many things that seem like an easy fix. Dinosaurs Alive!, food service, cleanliness, Boo Blasters, etc... It feels that the park has almost stopped caring and is just coasting until the end of daily operation, even though I know it isn't true. It feels like there is just a general lack of intention about things.Being at Cedar Point earlier this week only made it stand out to me how many little things at Kings Island could be changed for the better. Put smoking sections away from the rest of the park. Touch up paint and lights. Put love and intention and pride into the park. I do hope that all of these things aren't the case. Like Terp said, familiarity breeds contempt. But I am familiar with a couple of parks, and something about my "home park" seems off to me this season. There are growing pains with any park moving from a large tourist destination into a internationally known park. KI has done a great job on upkeep this year, but I'll admit, some of the food services are lagging. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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